But today, I’m going to alter the schedule I posted last week to squeeze in a pair of tickets to see Michael Franti & Spearhead at the amphitheater on Aug. 22!

Mr. Franti's future is soooo bright...

To win ‘em, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post and tell me your favorite “summer album.” Interpret that however you wish: The album that feels like summer to you. The album that makes you feel all warm inside. The album that takes you back to a particular summer. The album that’s a ray of sunshine in your life. An album that has a sunny title. Whatever. Just tell me the name of the artist and the album, and if you want to give me your reasoning, too, I’d be happy to read it!

Be sure to leave your real email address so I can contact you if you win. I’ll pick someone on Friday at 5 p.m. and post a comment with the winner.

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Songs In the Key of Life by Stevie Wonder, released over 35 years ago and still one of my favorite albums. I bought it the summer after my freshman year in college and listened to it more times than I could count. An amazing singer and songwriter.

Best Summer Album: Consists of some live bluegrass at Elk Lake, some First Friday performances, a few Les Schwab concerts from the kayak or on the grass, and all mixed together with some waterfalls, mountain winds and hoots of joy coming from the Cycle Pub.

There are tons of great ones out there, but She & Him’s Volume Two is probably my favorite. It’s like floating the river with my ears. Also could make a case for “In Light” by Givers or Vampire Weekend’s first album.

Steve Miller Greatest Hits & The Eagles album “Hotel California”. Takes me back to those warm hazy days at Tumalo State Park – boys and girls :) playing hacky sack, drinking silver bullets and listening to the music by backing up the car and leaving the doors open :) – Yeahhh the days of micro brews in Bend had just been birthed by Gary Fish. Loved Bend then and loving Bend now.

Surf Punks – My Beach; The brother of the guy from Captain & Tenille (no, really) starts a punk band and does bratty punk songs complaining about non-locals coming to surf and stealing his waves. Pretty much the worst thing ever, but pretty much the best thing ever.

While I have nothing whatsoever against the gentleman, I don’t care for Mr. Franti’s music and wouldn’t take the tickets from somebody who would really enjoy them, and am abstaining from official contest entering, (I think I’m late, anway) I just saw the summer albums topic and couldn’t help wanting to share such a delightful album as My Beach.

Folks, I will pick a winner soon, but a variety of factors – kid’s birthday, company coming, messy house, gorgeous weather, Record Store Day, etc. – are keeping me from doing so right now. Check back tomorrow!